Chateau Saint Nabor

The history of this Rh├┤ne Valley family estate goes back a few centuries. To prove it, the current tasting room is located in an 11th century chapel and this amazing surrounding participates in the whole tasting experience.

The Castor family has been farming for several generations. From around 1870 until 1945, 3 generations worked on this small size farm, growing cereals, fruit, and grapes. Wine production was small and mostly for the familyΓÇÖs own consumption.

PALATE/BOUQUET: With a bouquet of red honeysuckle and white florals with bright acidity and a hint of strawberries and minerals, this wine will pair excellently with mixed salads, appetizers, and barbeque.

VINTAGE NOTES: The grapes were harvested at a perfect balance between sugar and acidity, fermented at a low temperature, and bottled early to retain the wine’s fresh character.

PALATE/BOUQUET: Bright and deep, the nose is dominated by black pepper followed by over-ripe black currants while concentrated red fruits explode on the palate. Pairs excellently with wild pork, stews, and soft cheeses.

VINTAGE NOTES: Made from strictly selected blocks of old vines with low yields, this full-bodied and smooth wine will age beautifully for 6 to 8 years.

PALATE/BOUQUET: Both the aromas and the flavors of this wine are dominated by ripe red fruits with a touch of leather. With elegant, well-structured tannins and moderate alcohol, this wine pairs well with red meat, turkey cooked in mustard sauce, or braised lamb.

VINTAGE NOTES: This elegant and balanced wine is delicious today, and will hold for up to four years.

PALATE/BOUQUET: The nose is elegant, with rich exotic fruits enhanced by crisp apple aromas. Crisp, fresh, and easy-drinking, we find notes of pineapple and banana coupled with a well-balanced body. To be served with sweet and spicy Chinese food, pork chops with onion and garlic, or with an apricot tart. Also excellent on its own.

PALATE/BOUQUET: This wine has a dark red color with purple hues. On the nose it is powerful, yet delicate, with intense aromas of red and black fruits and spices. A delicate wooded overtone appears. The taste is supple and powerful, here we find the initial aromas. The tannins bring a remarkable fullness and insure the longevity of the wine.

VINTAGE NOTES: The grapes are harvested at optimal maturity, fully de-stemmed and crushed. Cold soak maceration (10-12┬░C / 50-54 ┬░F) during 8 to 12 hours to extract color and tannins. The must macerates for 28 to 30 days. Color and tannins are extracted with daily pump-overs and several ΓÇ£rack-and-returnsΓÇ¥. The free run wine and press wine are separated until final blend. Ageing in French Oak barrels for 9 months, use of neutral barrels to avoid strong oaky aromas and preserve great aromatic balance.

PALATE/BOUQUET: This Ros├⌐ is bright and glistening with a raspberry pink tint. It has a bouquet of red fruit aromas and honeysuckle with linden-tree nuances. The wine has a fresh acidity with a sweet body. Acidulous red fruit flavors balances very well with the sweetness.

VINTAGE NOTES: Light extraction achieved by direct pneumatic press. Fermentation at low temperature. After fermentation it is sweetened to 30grs/L of natural grape sugar. Bottled early to retain freshness of the wine.

C├öTES DU RH├öNE BLANC – Ch├óteau Saint Nabor (Rh├┤ne Valley, France)

Available Vintages: 2015, 2016, 2017

89 pts ΓÇô 2018 Wine Enthusiast (2017 vintage)

Bronze Medal ΓÇô NY World Wine & Spirits Competition (2015 vintage)

BLEND/COLOR: 80% Roussanne, 10% Grenache, 10% Ugni Blanc

PALATE/BOUQUET: The wine is medium to light gold in color. On the nose, the wine offers aromas of white fruits with pleasant acacia nuances. The taste is fresh and crisp, with excellent natural acidity that creates balance and a pleasant mouth-filling texture with a clean finish.

VINTAGE NOTES: Light extraction with direct pneumatic press. Fermentation at low temperature. Bottled early to retain freshness of the wine.